Spark Creativity with Destination Imagination
We are officially one week away from the start of a brand-new season of Destination Imagination (DI)! September 1 will mark our 23rd season of DI, and whether it’s your first time participating or your tenth, it is all made possible because of you. As we make our way through a period of pandemic recovery, […]
Check Out Winning Solutions from Global Finals 2021
Thank you to all of our teams, volunteers, parents, staff members, Affiliate and Regional Directors, and supporters for helping to make this year’s Global Finals tournament our most successful virtual event to date and one that truly amplified the spirit of Destination Imagination. This year, we had 935 teams from 14 countries compete in Global […]
Do You See Your High School Students in Future STEM Careers?
Opportunities abound for students in science, technology, engineering and math fields (STEM). STEM education is preparing young people to step into today’s in-demand careers. And the opportunities will continue to grow in the future! That is why Destination Imagination and the Student Research Foundation are collaborating on research about high school students’ perceptions of STEM […]
2nd Annual Destination Imagination Run the World Virtual 5K
Virtual Global Finals 2021 was a HUGE success and we loved seeing so many incredible Team Challenge solutions and out-of-the-box thinking. As we all take a break before a new and exciting season of Destination Imagination, we’re planning to keep the creative streams flowing! Join us for the 2nd Annual Destination Imagination Run the World […]
Destination Imagination and Lumen Technologies Grow STEM Learning Across Three Continents with ImagineXperience Program
In February 2021, Destination Imagination and Lumen Technologies launched a new STEM-based outreach program called the imagineXperience to help students living in underserved communities build the critical skill set they will need to thrive in the digital economy. Qualified teams used research, storytelling and technology to create a digital edutainment video. The project-based learning challenge introduced youth to different STEM (Science, […]
5 Ways Destination Imagination Set Me Up for Success
Earlier this year, I was fortunate to be the Customer Service/Affiliate Relations Intern at Destination Imagination (DI). I’m also a DI alumni (I was part of a team of my own for seven years!). Working with the staff at DI and seeing this organization from the other side has given me an entirely new perspective […]
They’re Here! Check Out Our 2021-22 Challenge Previews
Is your school planning for (or back to) in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year? It’s been a difficult year and a half, and like many of our families, teams, and volunteers, we are looking forward to a return to our in-person Challenge Experience, which will include our seven standard STEAM-based Challenges (Scientific, Technical, Engineering, […]
DI Workshops: From Paychecks to Paying It Forward
Creative thinking, communication, collaborative problem-solving, and project management are some of the most sought-after skills employers are looking for in a job candidate. If you’re a Destination Imagination participant or alum, you already have those very skills. But do you know how to leverage your DI experience and skills in a resume, job interview, or […]
6 People Who Will Inspire You
We just talked with six inspiring people who are the first of 11 guests on our new podcast, What’s the Big Idea? Beginning on July 22, tune in to a new episode each week with an industry leader who shares insights into their professional journeys and tells us how creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking helped them reach […]
Pin & Art Auction: Win a Piece of DI History!
Pin Auction For more than 20 years, Dr. Frank Begun enthusiastically helped guide and create the foundational culture around pin trading in the Destination Imagination community. Based on the tenets of unbridled creative design, the fair pin trading practices and the true connection that can be forged between two strangers when they engage in a […]
Class of 2021: Virtual Graduation
For the Class of 2021, graduation will truly be an unusual and unforgettable experience. Just like in solving a DI Challenge, our amazing high school and college graduates have had to problem-solve, be flexible, have patience, and persevere as they completed one of the most important years in their education. To honor our Class of […]
Introducing What’s the Big Idea?: A New Podcast from Destination Imagination
Coming soon to headphones near you…a new podcast from Destination Imagination (DI)! DI is proud to present What’s the Big Idea?, a new podcast where today’s leaders and innovators share the big ideas that brought them to where they are today. Each episode will feature an in-depth interview with an industry leader as they share […]
